Daniel Kahn, born in Detroit, Michigan, is an internationally acclaimed musician, songwriter, and actor, known for his profound involvement in Yiddish folk music, klezmer, and politically charged performance art. Kahn is the frontman of "Daniel Kahn & The Painted Bird," a band that has been a pivotal force in revitalizing and reinventing traditional Eastern European Jewish music with a modern, rebellious twist. Their discography, which includes albums like "The Butcher's Share" and "Partisans & Parasites," showcases Kahn's adept storytelling, multilingual prowess (singing in English, Yiddish, German, and Russian), and his ability to weave together diverse musical genres from punk to folk, into a seamless and compelling narrative fabric.

Throughout his career, Kahn has distinguished himself not just as a musician but as a cultural bridge, connecting past and present, old world and new. His work is characterized by its intellectual depth, emotional intensity, and an unflinching willingness to tackle complex social issues through the lens of personal history and collective memory. Albums like "Bad Old Songs" and "The Broken Tongue" highlight his skill in reinterpreting traditional songs to reflect contemporary sensibilities, while original compositions like those found in "The Fourth Unternational" and "Word Beggar" display his unique voice as a modern-day bard. Kahn’s collaborations, notably with artists like Vanya Zhuk in "Bulat Blues," expand his musical dialogues, further establishing him as a key figure in the global revival of klezmer and Yiddish theater music. With each release, from "The Third Unternational" to "The Building And Other Songs," Daniel Kahn continues to challenge, educate, and entertain, marking him as a significant voice in the world music scene.